“GOAT!”: Crowd shouts Messi as IShowSpeed randomly featured in Croatian Show

In another viral moment only IShowSpeed could provide, the wildly popular streamer began his European streaming tour by featuring in a live Croatian Roman show, completely unknowingly.

What happened next? A mob of thousands screamed “Messi” while Speed was confused in full gladiator armor. Internet gold was created.

Speed Starts Croatia Leg with a Bang

Speed’s Europe Tour II kicked off on July 7, 2025, with Croatia as an early stop. Known for his frenetic energy and unfiltered humor, Speed didn’t hesitate before he plunged into viral waters.While Speed had been getting ready for another improvised stream, he was instead hastily dressed in Croatian Roman battle armor and thrown into the center of a live-action gladiator performance.

With swords clanging and the audience applauding, Speed, perplexed but dedicated, performed. The true turn arrived when a co-contestant yelled out ‘Messi’.

From laughter to chanting: The Messi moment

Speed, without missing a beat, playfully “turned” the player over to the Roman executioner and the whole crowd roared with laughter. Things jumped into high gear when thousands started chanting ‘Messi,’ nodding to Speed’s years-old fixation and frequent jabs at the football star.

Online fans were quick to respond: Some said, “Looks like Gladiator Pt 3 😂” While others commented, “Speed is a global icon now, bro's everywhere!” Some mockingly mentioned “Why is he dressed like that? 😭”. Others said, “Alexander the Great?”The moment, which is already being clipped across platforms, couldn’t sum up what fans adore about IShowSpeed any better, unpredictability, energy, and an inexplicable ability to transform any circumstance into viral mayhem.

What’s Next?

The Croatian episode was just the tip of the iceberg. Over a dozen countries are part of Speed’s July 2025 European tour, including Greece, Finland, France, Poland, Bosnia, Estonia, Serbia and Turkey. Every stop guarantees even more adrenaline-fueled hijinks, fan moments and unscripted bursts of genius waiting to break the internet.

At Speed’s worldwide tour that includes his return to Twitch after a long absence, further underlining his global appeal and digital dominance. From delivering “traitors” to Roman executioners to igniting chants across the globe, IShowSpeed keeps reshaping what live stream entertainment looks like.IShowSpeed already had us hijacking a Croatian historical show and making it a Messi tribute. If you know Speed, this is only the start.